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By: Jana Hollingsworth.

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Am I Really Psychic
or Am I Just Crazy?!!

~ by Jana Hollingsworth ~

It's funny to think that many people don't "believe" in psychic powers even though they may have good-luck charms, or a lucky number etc. If you are confused because of your "inner knowing" and that you sometimes perceive the world in ways that you can't explain, you are not alone!  There are a lot of negative connotations given to the idea of being psychic, but for now, let's get beyond the stereotypes and myths, and just say that psychic knowledge is something that most all of us have to some degree and that it is simply a tool that can help you make decisions when you are confused.  Psychic energy is also one way of explaining instances where you seem to have temporarily gained knowledge or skills, which you didn't know you had.

As a Medium, I started having what I considered odd experiences at a young age. Although I couldn't see spirits as a little girl, I could sense that there were energies around me I couldn't explain. One day when I was about 9 years old, I was sitting downstairs in my playroom. I was absolutely obsessed with horses when I was growing up and had pictures of them all over my room. On this particular day, I was trying very hard to draw a picture of a horse that I saw in one of my magazines. I never had great artistic ability, and after an hour or so of sketching something that looked nothing like a horse, I was about to give up. All of a sudden, I felt an energy take over my pencil. This energy literally took over my hand and sketched the horse perfectly! As soon as it finished the drawing it was gone. I sat there in complete shock as nothing like that had ever happened to me before!

Luckily for me I grew up with a psychic mother. Immediately after this experience, I ran upstairs and told her what had happened. She explained that it was something called "Automatic Writing." (Automatic Writing definition: Spirit communication done unconsciously by an individual often in trance, obsession or possession states.) In my case, it was more like automatic drawing but the premise was still the same. I was just relieved to hear that I wasn't possessed by some demon!  It was great to have a built-in teacher in my family to explain all things metaphysical to me. Others aren't so fortunate. They have to seek out their own mentors and teachers who can help them understand their abilities.

As I found out, psychic abilities can show up in all sorts of different ways. You may not think about it, but psychic ability is the tool all of us use to some degree when we have to make a choice, but don't have all the information we might want to make a clear decision.  Do I turn right or do I turn left?  Well, if there is a sign clearly indicating that I should go to the right, I don't need psychic power.  If I know nothing about what is ahead either way, but I make a choice to go to the right because when I look to the left, I have a slightly queasy feeling in my stomach, or I just happen to feel better about going to the right.... Then I have used my intuition. All of us are regularly confronted by this kind of decision-making process, but we don't necessarily connect it to the idea of "being intuitive" or "being psychic."  Of course, you could come to a crossroad and pick a direction without any consideration, but most of the time you will "have a sense" about which way to go - not that you're always right.  Many people may have used their intuition in certain circumstances and had a bad result.  That doesn't necessarily mean they don't have psychic ability, it probably means they just haven't developed it to the point that it is reliable.

Some people who are more aware, may have predictive dreams, or get messages from spirits or angels, others just know or feel things about people or perhaps they get a gut feeling about situations which lets them know if something is good or bad. There are many ways our psychic abilities can show up in our lives. Having these types of experiences just means that you are connecting to your innate higher power which we all possess.

The first step to understanding your psychic power is to acknowledge it and make yourself more aware of it if/ when you are actually using it.  You may find that you use your intuitive powers much more than you acknowledge.  

I'd like you to challenge yourself to test your psychic skills.  At the beginning of the week, sit quietly for a minute and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.  Write down 3 things which you see coming in the next 7 days.  These "predictions" at first are best if they are fairly general.  If you can't come up with anything at first, you can try the following:

· Simply make a random (and general) statement like, "I think that I will receive good news at work this week."

· Now, test your statement by saying it again and noticing any feeling you have in your body or if you notice you feel particularly comfortable - or uncomfortable saying it.

· If you're still unsure, phrase it in the reverse. "I believe I will receive bad news at work this week."

· Again, test your statement by how you feel.  Notice anything that changes about your energy or physical state.

· Write down your conclusions and note whether you felt strongly about one statement in particular.  At the end of the week check the accuracy  of your statements and do it again.  

Sometimes people who are psychic are also referred to as Sensitives. The reason they use this term is people with psychic ability can tend to be highly sensitive beings.  Their senses tend to be very acute. Another indication of your tendency to be psychic may include the following traits:

- You are very aware of other peoples' moods and energy (...you are empathetic)
- You are very sensitive to any kind of physical pain, bright lights or loud noises
- You can't tolerate alcohol or too much caffeine and are strongly affected by smell
- You have a sensitive immune system, you may allergies and skin sensitivities
- You have a very active imagination and a tendency to daydream.
- You pick up subtle energies in your environment

If some of these describe you, you are not crazy! In order to be psychic, you also have to have a great deal of sensitivity. Instead of thinking about this sensitivity in a negative way, consider that it is part of the package that comes with having greater intuitive powers!  Being sensitive can manifest not only in your emotions but also in your physical being and environment as well.

In assessing your psychic ability, try the exercises listed above. Think back to a time in your life when you may have had some kind of psychic experience. Write it down and describe what it was like for you. If you really take the time to think about it, you'll probably find that you have psychic experiences on a daily basis (knowing who is on the line when the phone rings, finishing someone's sentence for them, etc.) Start keeping a journal and track your psychic experiences. You may be surprised at how much you have always depended on your own psychic abilities!

Jana